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The DNA detectives hunting the causes of cancer
To find out why rates vary across the world, scientists are searching for cancer's genomic fingerprints.
25 September 2018
- Disease, Genetics
How close are we to a cure for Huntington’s?
Peter Forbes reports on the potential first treatment for this devastating condition.
06 March 2018
- Disease, Genetics, Neuroscience
Cancer I could deal with. Losing my breast I could not
Joanna Moorhead on the decision she made not to have a mastectomy.
04 February 2018
- Disease
Smoothfood: dinner, but not as you know it
A film about meals that look, smell and taste just like they should, but that are much easier to eat than regular food.
05 April 2016
- Health, Disease
The diet that can cure epilepsy
A special diet for people with epilepsy will often stop or reduce their seizures.
22 March 2016
- Health, Disease
How aspirin does more than kill pain
Could a simple anti-inflammatory drug like aspirin really help keep us all healthier?
22 March 2016
- Health, Disease
Eat to treat
We know that our diet has a huge influence on our health, but is it possible to use food as medicine for a specific disease? Emma Young, who has type 2 diabetes, is sceptical but intrigued.
22 March 2016
- Health, Disease
Dysphagia: it’s like being waterboarded 24 hours a day
One morning, completely unexpectedly, Samantha Anderson woke to find that she could no longer swallow. Three-and-a-half years and many medical appointments later, she’s finally regaining her ability to eat. Bryn Nelson finds out more.
15 March 2016
- Health, Disease
Inside a swallowing disorders support group
A group in Seattle opens its doors to Bryn Nelson.
14 March 2016
- Health, Disease
Bean: the dog who couldn’t swallow
For some people with swallowing difficulties, hope is a wagging tail.
14 March 2016
- Health, Disease
Painting cancer with scorpion venom: Q&A with Dr Jim Olson
Meet Dr Jim Olson, the doctor who is revolutionising cancer surgery with ‘Tumour Paint’.
27 November 2015
- Health, Disease
How to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome
A fundamental problem in chronic fatigue syndrome research is how to know it when you see it.
10 November 2015
- Health, Disease